An augmented matrix that represents a system of linear equations (in variables x, y, z and w if applicable) has been reduced using Gauss-Jordan elimination.Find the solution represented by the augmented matrix. $\left[ \begin{array} { c c c c }
1&0 &\vdots& 5 \
0&1&\vdots& -6 \
\end{array} \right]$
A)(-6, 7)
B)(-6, 5)
C)(-5, 6)
D)(5, -6)
E)(6, 5)

Question

An augmented matrix that represents a system of linear equations (in variables x, y, z and w if applicable) has been reduced using Gauss-Jordan elimination.Find the solution represented by the augmented matrix.   $\left[ \begin{array} { c c c c } 
1&0 &\vdots& 5 \
0&1&\vdots& -6 \
\end{array} \right]$  
A)(-6, 7)
B)(-6, 5)
C)(-5, 6)
D)(5, -6)
E)(6, 5)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The augmented matrix represents the system of equations x = 5 and y = -6, which corresponds to the point (5, -6).

An Augmented Matrix That Represents a System of Linear Equations [10⋮501⋮−6]\left[ \begin{array} { c c c c } 1&0 &\vdots& 5 \\0&1&\vdots& -6 \\\end{array} \right]​10​01​⋮⋮​5−6​​

An Augmented Matrix That Represents a System of Linear Equations $\left[ \begin{array} { c c c c } 1&0 &\vdots& 5 \\0&1&\vdots& -6 \\\end{array} \right]$